user and maintenance
instruction manual BALLAST series
Failure to comply with these requirements could be detrimental to the health of the user or could damage the rotary
blades vacuum pump . If the density of the material to be pumped is significant, dilute or mix the same material.
The period of operation should be such as not to cause the maximum temperature to be reached. A period of
prolonged use without interruption can cause, in addition to overheating, damage to the blades.
9.3 STOPPING
To stop the rotary blades vacuum pump, stop the engine and disconnect the P.T.O. in order to prevent accidental operation of it.
9.4 CONTROL DEVICES
A handle, located at the top of the manifold, is provided for the control of intake and compression phases. This can be operated
manually. To establish in which direction the handle must be turned to select the suction or compression phase, follow the instructions
given by the manufacturer of the installation. If the reversing gear locks up, use a lever to lift the handle.
Selection of the intake or compression phase with the handle must be made with the Rotary blades vacuum pump
not operating.
9.5 TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (THERMO TAPE)
The temperature indicator is secured on the compression side of all the BALLAST versions
This temperature indicator provides two temperature readouts:
• In the lower part there there is a reversible scale that changes colour (from black to blue) at a
specific temperature (ranging from 90°C to 120°C). This scale is designed to help the user
prevent overheating of the pump.
• A blue square with a white dot at the centre (a non-reversible indicator) is located at the upper right on the scale.
that turns black when the temperature rises to 160°C. If the dot turns black this means that
the pump has been used for more than 15 minutes at the maximum vacuum level (incorrect use of the pump)
If this occurs, the pump must be disassembled and all the seals, oil seals and blades must be replaced.
9.6 CAP VALVE BALLAST
The cap valve positioned on the suction duct maintains the vacuum
created in the tank during the loading operations. The valve also allows maintains the
pressure created in the tank during the unloading operations; This prevents the loss
of pressure during the field end manoeuvres when the PTO is disconnected.
The valve also prevents, in case of sudden stops of the cardan shaft, the pump rotor
activating in counter-rotation the hydraulic PTO of the tractor
9.7 INTEGRATEWD AIR FILTER BALLAST 16000
The cartridge air filter (stainless steel mesh) is integrated within the manifold and works both
in vacuum and under pressure, preventing the penetration of foreign bodies into the pump body.
Unscrewing the 4 M10 screws on the manifold provides access to the filter cartridge that must
be cleaned regularly with water or diesel oil by blowing it with compressed air. Failure to clean
the filter could lead to overheating of the pump and deterioration
of performance.
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